The thought of it is pleasant for action sports enthusiasts; to paraglide off of Mount Everest. After all, it significantly reduces the time it takes to get down. Plus, you don’t have to wait days to find yourself with a hot cup of coffee, cozied up by the fire. However, is this even possible? Can … Read more
It’s a common theme; wind and parasailing. It seems to be when the wind is blowing inland that everyone wants to run out and go parasailing. But there has to be a limit to the wind speed, right? Can you even go parasailing when it’s windy? Parasailing needs wind to be successful, but there is … Read more
You will notice that most companies will tell you that ‘anyone is welcome to paraglide,’ as it should be experienced by everyone at least once in their lifetime. It’s a given that there must be some weight restrictions, but how about age? How old do you need to be to paraglide? In the United States, … Read more
Parasailing is a blast! Getting pulled up by the wind while attached to the back of the boat is an exciting feeling; it’s one part adrenaline and one part Zen. Your heart beats fast as you’re going up, but once you are up, it’s calming. Everyone should experience this at some point in life, but … Read more
Parasailing is a safe, fun activity for the family as long as they meet the requirements, which are primarily based on one’s age and weight. However, is there a restriction for people who can’t swim? Or in other words, is parasailing safe for non-swimmers? Yes, parasailing is safe for non-swimmers as you will not be … Read more
The thought of parasailing is exciting! However, it can be scary since you are suspended above the water, under a parachute, with only a towline holding you in place. So, what happens if you want to parasail but don’t want to go alone? Tandem parasailing is when two, three, or four people parasail together on … Read more
Having an indoor facility where people can experience the free-falling sensation of skydiving without actually jumping out of a plane is great! What’s even more is that iFLY allows people under 18 to participate. However, they do have an age requirement. Flyers at iFLY must be between the ages of 3 and 103 at all … Read more
iFly is a newer thrilling indoor skydiving experience that is available in many major cities around the US. These facilities simulate the feeling of soaring through the air without being thousands of feet above the Earth! This is a safe yet exciting activity for any thrill seeker, but how much does this experience cost? Prices … Read more
If you love skydiving but feel like you need more free fall time, even from 18,000 feet, have you ever thought of skydiving from 30,000 feet? It’s possible! However, the process is a bit different than your standard dive, so your jump time will be longer. It may also be called HALO skydiving stands for … Read more
When people embark on their first skydive, this jump commonly happens at a 14,000-foot altitude. This is where they’ll get that little extra free fall and experience what skydiving is genuinely all about. But how long does it take to skydive from 14000 feet? From exiting the plane at 14000 feet to landing on the … Read more